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Planning Your Journey
Contents
Section
1 Contents
2 Welcome to Beaconhills College
3 The Beaconhills education
4 General information
5 Parental commitment
6 Transport information
7 College governance
8 Financial information
9 Tuition fees 2021
10 Enrolment confirmation deposits
11 Enrolment guidelines
12 Privacy and information management
13 Contacting us
Navigating your journey of discovery
Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Contents 1•1
Welcome to Beaconhills College
Beaconhills College offers affordable and high The College Board is made up of 12 members. This It expresses the hope that all of our students will
quality education, setting it apart in the region. comprises three members approved by the Anglican become true contributors to the broader community
and Uniting churches, one appointed from the alumni and demonstrate the Christian values and attitudes
We are an independent, open-entry, co-educational community, one from the parent community and on which our College was founded.
Christian College. Our strengths lie in our strong five additional school community representatives,
sense of community, from our infants and Early together with the Headmaster and the Chair of the
Our values
Learning years through to Year 12. Board. The type of person each student becomes is of
Our mission utmost importance to us. For this reason, we have
Our history
defined our core values as Integrity, Compassion and
Our mission is to give students opportunities to Respect.
Beaconhills was established in 1982 at Pakenham
let their light shine and be a beacon in the lives of
and opened its Berwick Campus in 2003. The
College was founded on Christian principles and others.
these underpin all of our programs. Our motto
The College is owned by Beaconhills Christian
The College motto, Lux Luceat, means ‘Let your
College Limited, a company limited by guarantee.
light so shine’, taken from Matthew 5:16 (NRSV).
Luceat
Lux
Let your light so shine
Welcome to Beaconhills College 2•1
The Beaconhills education
Our vision is to be a leader in personalised holistic Students learn effectively when they are fully engaged
education that is focused on Learning That Matters. in their own learning and teachers teach best when
they are professionally engaged.
Learning That Matters aims to implement best
teaching and learning practices relevant to today’s and
tomorrow’s students.
At Beaconhills we educate the whole child, to help
them develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and
emotionally.
Environment
and
The character attributes of each student we aim to sustainability
foster are built around the traditional central values of
compassion, respect and integrity.
Our global Learning
Our teaching community mindset
We understand the importance of quality teaching and
ensure our teachers are not only passionate educators
Learning
in their field, but know how to motivate and inspire our That Matters
students to be enthusiastic and skilled learners.
Citizenship Values and
Effective learning is greatly enhanced when there is and character
a trusting and respectful relationship between the service
student, teacher and parent. Effective learning is
directly correlated to effective teaching.
Wellbeing
Teaching and learning needs to be managed in a way
that allows students to feel safe, valued and respected
in a dynamic and well-resourced learning space.
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The Beaconhills education
Junior School Junior School (Prep to Year 4)
Connecting junior learners
Physical Education
All students from Prep to Year 4 have Physical
Education classes led by specialist teachers. Students
Being
Key learning areas in Years 2 - 4 have an extra House sport session
Thinking English
each week.
Inquiring, curious minds
Lateral, critical and creative thinkers Mathematics Students take part in games to help improve their ball
Transferring, communicating and
extending knowledge
Religion and Values Education (RAVE) skills and fitness. As children progress through the
Making connections in learning
years, there is more emphasis on a wide variety of
Community Learning French and Japanese
physical challenges in the form of organised games,
Developing relationships Focus on learning
Respecting and valuing Problem solving and
Physical Education swimming programs and in specific skill sessions
differences mastery learning
A sense of belonging Collaborative and Performing arts - Music (including instrumental during Physical Education.
and pride personalised learning
High expectations and Risk taking and program), Dance
a culture of active
encouragement
reflection Performing arts
Visual Arts
From Prep, every student has the chance to
Connecting junior Library
experience performing arts through the curriculum
learners and co-curricular opportunities. Performance instills
The Junior School curriculum focuses on laying firm confidence, discipline, courage and pride.
foundations in English, Mathematics and fundamental
skills, along with developing a positive attitude and In the Junior School, drama is approached in a
healthy social skills. variety of ways including: mime, dance, dramatic play,
puppetry, role play, body awareness, improvisation,
Each teacher integrates Science, Humanities, Health, performance and group dramatisation.
Design and Technologies within integrated units.
Specialist subjects include French, Japanese, Visual Choirs, dance groups, string orchestras and drama
Arts, Library, Religion and Values Education (RAVE) clubs are just some of the ways to be involved.
and performing arts subjects. Students perform in annual concerts, at assemblies, in
performing arts festivals and musical productions.
These activities are closely linked with other
The Beaconhills education 3•2
The Beaconhills education
curriculum areas. In this way, drama becomes a Visual arts trustworthiness, gratitude and compassion are
part of learning, creating a deeper awareness and discussed regularly and are demonstrated through
Visual arts is a stimulating and challenging program
understanding of ourselves and others. Not only the life of Jesus, as well as other biblical narratives.
offered to all students at the College.
does drama foster self-confidence, develop language Lessons and fortnightly chapel services encourage
and extend thinking, but it cultivates the children’s Students explore different media and styles and students to reflect on their own beliefs and values,
emotions and imaginations and is a very powerful are encouraged to express their own opinions and how their actions can contributes to others.
instrument for promoting the achievement of a variety and attitudes through a number of subjects and
Connected deeply with the development of Values
of other educational goals. disciplines. Creative, original responses are
and character is that of Citizenship and service
encouraged at all year levels.
The College has teaching studios, recording studios learning. As part of a holistic education, and with
and professional-standard performance venues. From Prep to Year 4, students take part in an art the principles of Christianity, our students, staff and
program that is based in specialist art rooms. Using families are encouraged to give to others. As a caring,
Classroom music incorporates a Kodaly program
many materials and techniques, they are encouraged Christian community, support of those in need is
and singing and percussion work. Elements covered
to explore and discover the world through art. paramount in everything we do at Beaconhills and
include pitch, melody, beat, rhythm, tone, colour,
the College provides financial and material aid to
form, harmony and appreciation. Music is also Religion and Values Education (RAVE) local, national and international organisations.
linked to classroom themes and special events. All
students in Year 2 complete the Strings Program As part of the pillars of learning (Values and There is, also, an annual worship service, which all
for one semester. They receive small group tuition character) and with the Christian foundations of families attend in the evening. Alongside this, there
on a chosen string instrument, culminating in a the school, Junior School students have regular are services for the Christian celebrations of Easter
performance for parents and friends at the end of the Religion and Values Education (RAVE) classes. and Christmas, as well as, other services throughout
semester. The classes focus on the spiritual nurture of our the year, including ANZAC and Remembrance Day
students, acknowledging that our school is an open services.
The Instrumental Music Program offers students the entry school, for all faith backgrounds, founded on
opportunity to take part in private music lessons. Christianity and the values of compassion, respect Beacon Explorers
The Junior School has a choir which performs in the and integrity.
College and at various choral festivals in and around Outdoor education endeavours to take students out
Melbourne. Drama is also offered for interested In the Junior School, the program encourages of their comfort zone and challenge them physically,
children as a co-curricular activity. Junior School students to understand that people have beliefs emotionally and spiritually.
students take part in an annual school play and and faith that impacts the way they live and the
Outdoor education’s purpose is to help children
musical production. things they say and do. Values of empathy, respect,
develop important life skills they need to take into
The Beaconhills education 3•3
The Beaconhills education
adulthood. Many skills they gain underpin academic The duration and location of these camps vary
success. according to the year level.
Our outdoor education experiences are much more Co-curricular activities
than just camps - they are an opportunity to develop
these skills. Students can extend their horizons with a choice of
activities during and beyond the school day. Years 3
Students quickly learn during their outdoor education and 4 students may take part in co-curricular activities
experiences that actions have consequences in the such as:
outdoors and they must communicate, work as a
team, problem solve, respect their peers and learn • Equestrian
new skills.
• Drama
At Beaconhills, the program is structured to allow
• Music ensembles
each individual to build upon the skills developed in
the previous year. At all times we have in mind the • Choir
capabilities of our students at each level.
• Sport
Prep and Year 1
An outdoor afternoon and early evening experience
includes activities such as crafts and games.
Year 2
A sleep-over gives children the chance to enjoy camp
activities and the experience of an overnight stay.
Years 3 and 4
Short camps from a base include canoeing, archery,
ropes and initiative courses, giant swing, bush
activities and bike riding.
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The Beaconhills education
Middle School (Years 5 to 8) English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. At
Voice Year 6, students have two significant teachers who
Building confidence and leadership Empowering young adolescents
Exploring strengths and passions
teach a combination of English/Humanities and
Valuing the perspective of others Mathematics/Science classes, ensuring the vital links
Key learning areas between these subjects are consolidated. By Year
Growth Responsibility English 8, students move to working with specialist teachers
Developing positive and Making informed choices
respectful relationships
Creating a Mathematics in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and
Promoting resilience
through perseverance
sustainable future
Humanities; thus, preparing them for the expectations
Navigating adolescence
Becoming Humanities
digital citizens and requirements of Year 9 and the Senior School.
Fostering
independent learning Science
A key goal of Middle School is to support students
French or Japanese
Empowering young Physical Education/Personal Development
to become capable, independent learners who are
Being
willing to take risks in their learning and embrace
adolescents Semester-based specialist classes in technology challenges. The focus is on conceptual development
and art and knowledge-building through offering a diverse,
Middle School Religion and Values Education (RAVE) rich curriculum. Using an inquiry-based, integrated
approach, students are presented with opportunities
to link ideas and content across key learning areas
Middle School, Years 5 to 8 at Beaconhills, focuses and contexts. In addition, academic development,
on conceptual development and knowledge-building leadership and organisational skills development are
through offering a broad curriculum. Using an inquiry- continually nurtured, within a whole school program
based approach, students are offered the chance to that is solidly entrenched in the College’s core values
link ideas and content in an integrated approach. of respect, compassion and integrity.
Middle School is a period of significant personal and Physical Education
academic growth for students where, over the course
of four years, they are supported in their transition In Middle School, students have Physical Education
from Junior School to Year 9. The transition process is and Health classes that introduce students to the
scaffolded and sequential. importance of healthy life choices. At Year 8, students
complete a Fitness and Health module where they
In their first year of Middle School, the model of work on their personal fitness as well as learning
delivery is similar to their Junior School experience. about the importance of nutrition. Students also
Year 5 students have one core teacher who teaches participate in weekly House sport competitions.
The Beaconhills education 3•5The Beaconhills education
Religion and Values Education (RAVE) Beacon Explorers the previous year. At all times we have in mind the
capabilities of our students at each level.
As part of the pillars of learning (Values and Outdoor education endeavours to take students
character) and with the Christian foundations of the out of their comfort zone and challenge them Year 5
school, Years 5 to 8 students have weekly Religion physically, emotionally and spiritually.
and Values Education (RAVE) classes. The program Base camp experiences are offered to all students.
The program umbrella stretches across a range of Activities include canoeing, low ropes course, raft
focus endeavours to develop awareness of different
curricular and co-curricular activities. Co-curricular building, flying fox and bush activities.
perspectives, different religions and understandings
sports such as snowsports come under the banner, as
in the Christian tradition. Often links are made cross-
do the curriculum-based camps starting in Year 5 and Year 6
curricular with other aspects of the Middle School
culminating in Outdoor and Environmental Studies –
Program. This week-long program occurs in Canberra where
a VCE subject in Senior School.
students participate in a variety of educational
Students attend assembly where there are Bible
The College employs specialist staff to develop and experiences which focus on Australia’s history,
readings and prayers, with a reflection from the
lead these programs. culture, heritage and democracy. Students also
chaplains. There is an annual House Church
participate in activities such as hiking, bike riding and
Service, which all families attend in the evening. Outdoor education’s deeper purpose is to help canoeing in Jindabyne.
Alongside this, there are services for the Christian children develop important life skills they need to
celebrations of Easter and Christmas, as well as, other take into adulthood. Many skills they gain underpin Year 7
services throughout the year, including ANZAC and academic success.
Remembrance Day services. Year 7 students attend a four day camp on the
Our outdoor education experiences are much more Mornington Peninsula which gives them a large
Connected deeply with the development of Values than just camps - they are an opportunity to develop range of experiences. This program is an introduction
and character is that of Citizenship and service these skills. to many of the skills and concepts that will be
learning. As part of a holistic education, and with developed in future years and includes activities such
the principles of Christianity, our students, staff and Students quickly learn during their outdoor education
as raft building, a mountain bike rogaine and bush-
families are encouraged to give to others. experiences that actions have consequences in the
walking.
outdoors and they must communicate, work as a
team, problem solve, respect their peers and learn Year 8
new skills.
A more challenging and specialised program is
At Beaconhills, the program is structured to allow offered to Year 8 students. This program is based
each individual to build upon the skills developed in around Halls Gap in the Grampians and includes
The Beaconhills education 3•6The Beaconhills education
opportunities for students to enjoy canoeing, actively promoted through an integrated performance Visual arts
mountain biking and an indigenous program at program.
Visual Arts is a stimulating and challenging program
Brambuk.
All students in Year 5 are involved in the Band offered to all students at the College.
The duration and location of these programs vary Program. They receive small group tuition on a
Students explore different media and styles and
according to the year level. chosen instrument culminating in a performance for
are encouraged to express their own opinions
parents and friends at the end of the semester.
Performing arts and attitudes through a number of subjects and
disciplines. Creative, original responses are
Every student has the chance to experience Instrumental Music Program encouraged at all year levels.
performing arts through the curriculum, co-curricular
Private tuition is offered to students on a range
and House systems. Performance instills confidence, In Years 5 to 8, students learn a range of techniques,
of musical instruments including piano, recorder,
discipline, courage and pride. flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, materials and styles. At this level, Art broadens into
percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings. a number of subject areas covering both 2D and
Choirs, dance groups, theatre sports, guitar groups, 3D work. The priority is still each student’s unique
jazz bands, string orchestras and drama clubs are just approach, but they are also expected to do research
some of the ways to be involved. Students perform Music Ensemble Program
on various topics and to experience a range of
in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts This program caters for instrumentalists and materials and media. Students also have theory
festivals and musical productions. vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute, classes and discussions relating to art and artists.
brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and
The College has teaching studios, recording studios guitar ensembles and several choral groups) There are many exciting ways for students to further
and professional-standard performance venues. with opportunities to perform in one of our many
develop their skills, including:
concerts held during the year.
The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance, • Artists-in-residence at the College.
Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group
School musical productions
interaction at a level experienced in few other areas. • Workshops throughout the year in a number of
Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and Opportunities for performance are available in all areas across the department.
basis upon which to reflect and understand society. sections of the College.
• Hearing guest speakers talk about their work and
Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music experiences.
The Annual House Performing Arts Festival
is the stimulation, enhancement and development
of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’ An inter-House competition that provides all
students with an opportunity to participate in a
sense of identity, self-esteem and self-discipline is
vocal, dance, musical performance or a play.
The Beaconhills education 3•7The Beaconhills education
Technology
The College has an enviable track record in
technology subjects, with the work of many of our
students ranking among the best in the state. Each
year growing numbers of our students qualify for Top
Designs – part of the VCE Season of Excellence –
and some have achieved Premier’s Awards.
Within the Middle School technology encompasses
Product Design and Technology, Systems
Engineering, Textiles Technology and Food and
Technology.
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Year 9 The school week is broken into four academic days
Year Experiential learning and one experiential day. Academic days usually take
Being
place at school, while experiential days may be off
9 Self
Key learning areas
English/Humanities
Mathematics/Science
campus and involve a range of activities.
Each term, there are five distinct key learning areas
including the study of French or Japanese. Students
also undertake one elective per semester.
Building relationships
Developing character Languages other than English
and leadership Year 9 Program highlights
Self-reflection Personal development
Academic growth
Student learning is enriched through a model of
Discovery Challenge studying the core disciplines of English, Mathematics,
Beacon Explorers Overcoming adversity Year 9 is a unique and engaging program that gives Science, Humanities and Physical Education, in
Community service Personal Best
Experiential learning Self-belief and confidence students the framework to develop their personal and conjunction with an Experiential Learning Day once
Becoming independent
academic skills. It is a time when students begin to every week. This Experiential Program aims to
explore their world view and question their place in it. develop the values and character of our students in
the hope that they will become positive and active
Experiential learners The College has designed a Year 9 Program
delivered from our purpose-built Year 9 centres.
global citizens. These days are often held off-campus,
where students travel to different locations to apply
These are multimedia-rich places of learning, staffed
their learning to real world contexts. Students travel
by teachers with special skills in teaching Year 9
independently on public transport, learning how to
students. The focus is not only about learning through
conduct themselves in public and be courteous to
experience but providing challenges and fostering
other commuters. At times, the program is completed
independence, decision-making, and character
on-campus and allows time for a deeper immersion
development.
into important topics and themes.
The Year 9 Program encompasses the Learning That
Personal Best
Matters framework both in and out of the classroom.
The Learning That Matters framework is a holistic The Personal Best project enables students to
approach to curriculum that emphasises the skills, follow an area of interest or passion and to
understandings and behaviours that will support our complete an individual project that has research,
students now and in the future. skill-building and presentation components. The
project culminates in a Personal Best evening where
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all student work is displayed or presented live to an Common Good Performing arts
audience of parents, fellow students and staff. Past
The Common Good project enables students to Our performing arts departments have helped launch
projects have included musical items, fashion parades
explore social justice issues in small groups and professional careers in dance, drama and music. The
and information-oriented presentations.
involves these groups in community service activities. College also has an impressive list of students who
Team building Again, this project culminates in a major presentation have achieved Top Class awards.
of the issues and student responses to an audience
Whilst most activities in the Year 9 Program include Every student has the chance to experience
of fellow students, parents and staff.
aspects designed to develop student team building performing arts through the curriculum and
skills, some activities focus strongly on this important City Experience co-curricular programs. Performance instills
life skill, including the Beacon Explorers Program, the confidence, discipline, courage and pride.
Common Good project and the City Experience. City Experience takes place individually and in
groups. It is an opportunity to explore the cultural, Choirs, dance groups, theatre sports, guitar groups,
Beacon Explorers Program jazz bands, string orchestras and drama clubs are just
historical and geographical aspects of Melbourne
This challenging aspect of the Year 9 Program is and is designed to promote independence and some of the ways to be involved. Students perform
designed to encourage every student to test the confidence. in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts
limits of their physical, mental and social abilities. festivals and musical productions.
Student interests
Through this program, students learn to work The College has teaching studios, recording studios
together as a team and to better understand the The Year 9 Program helps students explore issues and professional-standard performance venues.
consequences of their actions and decisions upon of particular relevance to them at this stage of their
others. The program, on the Great South West of lives. Students get an opportunity to consider career The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance,
Victoria encourages students to enhance their options and better understand social issues in their Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group
appreciation of the environment and understand our community. interaction at a level experienced in few other areas.
need to care for and preserve it. They will travel in Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and
groups participating in activities including canoeing, Human movement basis upon which to reflect and understand society.
hiking and mountain-bike riding. Before the tour, The Year 9 Program covers a wide variety of physical Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music
students will learn about the Indigenous history and activity, including Physical Education and the Outdoor is the stimulation, enhancement and development
settlement of the region. It is also vital that students Education Program, centred around Personal Best of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’
learn about environmental issues and sustainability. and exploring diverse recreational activities. sense of identity, self-esteem and self-discipline is
Students will learn to reduce their waste and energy
actively promoted through an integrated performance
consumption on a daily basis.
program.
The Beaconhills education 3•10The Beaconhills education
Instrumental Music Program
Private tuition is offered to students on a range
of musical instruments including piano, recorder,
flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone,
percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings.
Music Ensemble Program
The program caters for instrumentalists and
vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute,
brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and
guitar ensembles and several choral groups)
with opportunities to perform in one of our many
concerts held during the year.
School musical productions
Opportunities for performance are available in all
sections of the College.
The Beaconhills education 3•11The Beaconhills education
Senior School
Senior School Students have the ability to choose from over 40
different VCE subjects across 12 different faculty
Enabling young adults
areas.
Choosing the right academic path is essential in
Being
Beaconhills students traditionally study 12 VCE Units
Senior School. Beaconhills students can choose a
in Year 11 and 10 VCE Units in Year 12.
diverse range of pathways to suit their own strengths
and interests as we provide a vast number of VCE
Flexible units across a broad spectrum of learning areas.
Careers/ Pathways
Individual learning pathways
Allowing talents to flourish Students have a structured careers program in Year
Included in these choices and opportunities are a
Independent, responsible
and accountable 10 that works to assist students in developing future
variety of learning pathway options including VCE,
pathways. Following Year 10, students continue to
school-assessed VCE, VET via external providers.
Focus Finish work closely with the Careers Counsellor to make
As a College, we are determined to develop new
Teachers as mentors Opportunities for
leadership
informed decisions about their ongoing subject
Study habits ways students can learn outside of the traditional
Intellectual risk taking
Role-modelling and selection and pathways options post Beaconhills.
Mature learners
mentoring classroom.
Sense of self-worth
Health and physical education
Year 10
In the senior years, there are a range of health
All Year 10 students study a core program of English,
Enabling young adults Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Commerce,
and physical education electives. For VCE, subject
choices include Physical Education, Health
Personal Development, Ethics and Careers. Students
and Human Development, and Outdoor and
can also choose to study elective subjects from all of
Environmental Studies.
the College’s learning faculties.
Beacon Explorers
Year 10 students may have the opportunity to begin
their VCE in Year 10 if they have achieved the The Year 10 Outdoor Education Program is designed
necessary academic outcomes in Year 9. Note not all to further extend experiences and develop skills
VCE subjects can be accelerated. introduced in the younger years. These activities are
more specialised, with trained leaders taking students
VCE – Years 11 and 12 through a range of activities.
All Years 11 and 12 subjects are drawn from the Students work in small groups and are encouraged
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum. to build on the skills learnt from previous expeditions.
The Beaconhills education 3•12The Beaconhills education
Students have the ability to choose from a number Connected deeply with the development of Values The College has teaching studios, recording studios
of domestic and international camp options to suit and character is that of Citizenship and service and professional-standard performance venues.
their interests. Domestic camp options include; learning. As part of a holistic education, and with
The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance,
sea kayaking, surfing/stand up paddle/hiking, rock the principles of Christianity, our students, staff
Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group
climbing, rafting, snow camping and art exploration and families are encouraged to give to others. As
interaction at a level experienced in few other areas.
in Jabiru. Students may also choose to be a part of a a caring, Christian community, support of those in
Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and
10-day international expedition to either Vietnam, East need is paramount and the College provides financial
basis upon which to reflect and understand society.
Timor or China. and material aid to local, national and international
organisations. On leaving the College, students are Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music
Students can choose VCE Outdoor and
encouraged to continue service to others as a life- is the stimulation, enhancement and development
Environmental Studies as a VCE subject.
long commitment. Parents and students are also of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’
encouraged to consider giving to the College through sense of identity, self esteem and self-discipline is
Religion and Values Education (RAVE)
donations and bequests so that the opportunity of actively promoted through an integrated performance
There are several features of the normal Senior a Beaconhills education can be assured for some
program.
School Program, which relate to the Christian aims students in need - long into the future.
of the College. Each section has a regular assembly,
which includes a Bible reading, prayer and reflection Performing arts Instrumental Music Program
from a chaplain. During the course of the year, each Private tuition is offered to students on a range
Our performing arts departments have helped launch
House conducts an annual service of worship or of musical instruments including piano, recorder,
professional careers in dance, drama and music. The
dedication in which students are expected to attend flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone,
College also has an impressive list of students who
with their family. In Year 10, all students study Ethics. percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings.
have achieved Top Class awards.
There is also an option to study Religion and Society
through the VCE Program. Every student has the chance to experience Music Ensemble Program
performing arts through the curriculum, co-curricular
Throughout the year, there are a number of other The program caters for instrumentalists and
and House systems. Performance instills confidence, vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute,
services in which the students participate and are
discipline, courage and pride. brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and
expected to attend. These include a commencement
guitar ensembles and several choral groups)
service, an Easter service, ANZAC and Remembrance Choirs, dance groups, guitar groups, jazz bands, with opportunities to perform in one of our many
Day services, services celebrating the foundation of string orchestras and drama clubs are just some of concerts held during the year.
the school and a carols service. the ways to be involved. Students perform in annual
concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts festivals
and musical productions.
The Beaconhills education 3•13The Beaconhills education
School musical productions incorporate mechanical components. There are many exciting ways for students to further
develop their skills, including:
Opportunities for performance are available in all Textiles technology uses the design process to
sections of the College. create textile products mostly relating to fashion and • Artists-in-residence at the College.
garment manufacture. Food Studies also follows the
• Workshops throughout the year in a number of
The Annual House Performing Arts Festival design process and students learn to cook a wide
areas across the department.
variety of meals.
An inter-House competition that provides all
students with an opportunity to participate in a • Hearing guest speakers talk about their work and
Visual Arts
vocal, dance, musical performance or a play. experiences.
Visual Arts is a stimulating and challenging program
Technology Senior students may use the art facilities at
offered to all students at the College.
lunchtimes as well as before and after school to work
The College has an enviable track record in
Students explore different media and styles and on their folios.
technology subjects, with the work of many of our
are encouraged to express their own opinions
students ranking among the best in the state. Each
and attitudes through a number of subjects and
year growing numbers of our students qualify for Top
disciplines. Creative, original responses are
Designs – part of the VCE Season of Excellence –
encouraged at all year levels.
and some have achieved Premier’s Awards.
In Years 10, 11 and 12, there are a broad range of
In Senior School, Product Design and Technology
subject choices and students can specialise in their
(Wood or Textiles), Systems Engineering and Food
area of interest. By this level, many students have
Studies are all offered as an elective from Years 10 –
made a career choice and the subject choices in
12.
Visual arts become critical. While Year 10 is seen as
In the design process, students use a design brief an exploration of the breadth of the offering within
to investigate and research a product, then go this area, Years 11 and 12 are the time for students
on to build the product and evaluate their work. to specialise and build the all-important folio for
Design Technology follows the design process; most university entrance.
products are wood-based or metal-based, but can be
In senior years, many students are career-focused
made from any material.
and can take advantage of a number of extension
Systems Engineering also follows the design process. programs to help develop skills and experience.
Most products students make are electronic and
The Beaconhills education 3•14Senior School subjects 2021
Faculty Year 10 subjects Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
• English • English
• English
• Literature • Literature
• English and Literature
• English A • English A
English • English A VCE Units &4
• English Language (B) • English Language (B) 3
• English as an Additional
• English as an Additional • English as an Additional
Language (P)
Language (P) Language (P)
• Foundation Mathematics
• Mathematics (Essential) • Further Mathematics
• General Mathematics
Mathematics • Mathematics (Core) • Mathematical Methods
• Mathematical Methods
• Mathematics (Higher) • Specialist Mathematics
• Specialist Mathematics
• Ethics and Life
Personal
• Physical Health and Wellbeing • Religion and Society
development
• Learning Pathways (Careers)
• Biology • Biology
• Biology and Psychology
• Chemistry • Chemistry
Science • Biology and Chemistry
• Physics • Physics
• Physics and Chemistry
• Psychology • Psychology
• Geography (Environmental
Change and Management) • Geography
• Unit 2 Geography (Sem 1)
• Geography (Global Perspectives) • History (Revolutions)
Humanities • Unit 1 Geography (Sem 2)
• History (Conflict and Change) • Extended Investigation
• History (20th Century)
• History (The Fight for Freedom)
• ExTENd Project
• Accounting • Accounting
• Business Management • Business Management
• Commerce for My Future
Commerce • Economics • Economics
• Commerce is Everywhere
• Legal Studies • Legal Studies
• Industry and Enterprise • Industry and Enterprise
• Health and Human • Health and Human
• Personal Skills for Life Development Development
Health and
• Sport Science • Outdoor and • Outdoor and
physical education
• Sport and Athlete Development Environmental Studies Environmental Studies
• Physical Education • Physical Education
Information • Computer Applications • Data Analytics
• Applied Computing
technology • Coding and Security • Software Development
LOTE • French • French • French
(Languages Other • Japanese • Japanese • Japanese
Than English) • Chinese First Language (P) • Chinese First Language (P) • Chinese First Language (P)
• Dance
• Dance
• Music Soundtracks and Jazz • Drama
• Unit 1 Drama and Unit 2
(Sem 1) • Theatre Studies
Performing arts Theatre Studies
• Music in the Twentieth Century • Music Style and
• Music Style and
(Sem 2) Composition
Composition
• Music Performance (B)
• Food Studies • Food Studies • Food Studies
• Product Design and • Product Design and • Product Design and
Technology (Wood) Technology (Wood) Technology (Wood)
Technology
• Product Design and • Product Design and • Product Design and
Technology (Textiles) Technology (Textiles) Technology (Textiles)
• Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering
• Art (P)
• Art (P)
• Art • Media
• Media
• Media (Film) • Studio Arts
Visual arts • Studio Arts
• Media (Photography) • Visual Communication
• Visual Communication
• Design and Graphics Design
Design
• External Language Studies
• External Language Studies • External Language Studies
(VSL)
External (VSL) (VSL)
• Higher Education Studies
providers • Vocational Education Training • Vocational Education
• Vocational Education
(VET) Training (VET)
Training (VET)
Year 10 CORE - English, mathematics, personal development
(B) Subject offering only at Berwick Campus
Year 10 science choice
(P) Subject offering only at Pakenham Campus
Year 10 humanities/commerce choiceGeneral information
Co-curricular opportunities Cadets Drama and dance
From Middle School to Senior School the Beaconhills has an active Cadet Unit. Thursday This activity provides students with the
Co-curricular Activities program is an important part afternoon training sessions are conducted and opportunity to use their creativity by devising and
of the educational offering at Beaconhills. It is an students have opportunities to represent the presenting their pieces using various movements
College at parades. Weekend bivouacs and and dance styles.
expression of the belief that all students have special
camps are held for cadets each year.
skills outside the classroom and that these should
be developed fully. Co-curricular activities provide Ensembles
enjoyable and challenging experiences that enhance Chess
An Ensemble program for strings, percussion,
the self-esteem of students and assist them to benefit Students are encouraged to join lunchtime guitar and wind instruments is conducted within
from their time at school in the broadest sense. sessions to hone their chess skills. There is the College.
an opportunity for students to be selected
Participation in the Co-curricular program has, in to represent the College in the SEISA Chess
competition. Equestrian
many cases, enabled higher levels of achievement in
academic studies. Beaconhills teams enter several of the inter-
Community service school equestrian competitions each year.
Co-curricular activities are normally run outside the
standard school day. Listed below are some of the A major focus of the College is our service to
the community. In addition to raising funds for HPV (Human Powered Vehicle)
many examples:
charities such as the Red Cross Blood Bank and Students have the opportunity to join one of
the 4Cs Food Bank, the College supports schools three teams at the College to compete in a
Athletics in Bangladesh and East Timor. number of HPV competitions.
Students are invited to participate in many
disciplines of athletics, including cross-country. Choirs Lux Luceat Society (Senior School)
Choirs rehearse and perform throughout the year The Society provides programs to selected
Bands at a variety of College and community functions. students to enhance their knowledge of available
pathways and to focus on their life beyond senior
The Show Band and Concert Band perform for
Debating years.
the College and wider community.
Experiences in debating are provided to students
through House and inter-school debating.
The Beaconhills education 4•1General information
Mountain Bike Club VCE Season of Excellence opportunities
The goal of this club is to give students the Each year, increasing numbers of students receive
opportunity to be a part of a mountain biking VCE Season of Excellence awards, a program run
community, improve technique and understand
by VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
basic bike maintenance.
Authority).
School musicals This places them at the top of the state for their work
in the areas of technology, media, visual arts and
The College offers this opportunity for student
performance across the sections. performing arts.
Snowsports
The focus of the Beaconhills College Snowsports
is the introduction of snowsports to beginners
and the pursuit of new skills and techniques for
more experienced students.
Sports
Many sporting activities supplement our
Curriculum program.
Tennis
Before, lunchtime and after school group
coaching lessons run for 45 minutes and are
open to beginning and intermediate players.
Squad sessions for the intermediate to advanced
players and private lessons are also available.
The Beaconhills education 4•2General information
Student wellbeing Beaconhills College offers an holistic education The Wellbeing Program is embedded throughout
that inspires excellence and nurtures confident, the College and we continue to enhance and
independent learners. Learning is enhanced through mature this. Students are welcomed at the start of
a whole school approach to wellbeing. This is the day and encouraged to engage in the wide
focussed on connecting students to life and learning range of opportunities available. Staff are trained to
through development of a positive sense of self, understand and respond to a broad range of issues
awareness of others and a healthy body, mind and affecting students, while students are encouraged
spirit. to look out for and support one another. Specific
support is available for those students who, at times,
Beaconhills College is committed to integrating
may require it.
wellbeing thinking into all aspects of College life,
embedding wellbeing practice and action in the daily Examples of wellbeing in action can be observed
lives of our students and staff. A systemic approach through Assembly and House programs, specific
to wellbeing engaging students, staff and parents is wellbeing days, sessions and activities, challenging
active through: and inspiring opportunities and a strong culture of
students supporting students. Our shared model of
• Student connection and engagement
care ensures that there are multiple staff who are
• Shared model of care enabled and trained to support student wellbeing.
• Responsive support systems
• Wellbeing curriculum
• Comprehensive staff training
• Embracing change, understanding difference
and celebrating diversity
• Finding individual strengths and encouraging
challenges
The Beaconhills education 4•3General information
Student Code of Conduct In the classroom In the school In our local and global In the digital
Acceptable behaviours support our College values I will... grounds I will... community I will... world I will...
of Respect, Compassion and Integrity. Unacceptable
behaviours are those that go against our College Demonstrate respect
for myself and have
values, causing potential harm to others. Demonstrate respect for myself, others and all property.
consideration for other
• Do my behaviours show respect? Do they give people’s feelings.
regard to the feelings, rights and wishes of
Use the school network
others? Make positive contributions
Dispose of waste in the Ensure that I wear my uniform and other digital
in class and value the
correct bin. as expected. resources to support
• Do my behaviours show compassion? Do they contributions of others.
my learning.
show my concern for and awareness of others
through empathy and kindness, tolerance and Appreciate and respect
Set challenging and Behave in a safe and orderly Report inappropriate
care? the facilities, property
achievable goals and aim manner looking after myself online behaviour to a
and grounds of the
• Am I acting with integrity? Are my words and to succeed. and others. responsible adult.
school.
actions based on positive moral principles?
Move safely around Carefully read and
Accept that learning takes
the school for my own Demonstrate and uphold the follow the Acceptable
time, effort and often
safety and the safety College’s values. Use Agreement of the
involves making mistakes.
of others. College.
Report any anti-social
Respect my teachers’ Volunteer and serve the
behaviour to a staff Keep myself safe.
constructive feedback. community.
member.
Be aware of how my Keep locker and Conduct myself Use apps and services
mindset will affect my corridor areas clean in accordance with that are appropriate
learning outcomes. and tidy. the law. to my age.
Be honest and accept responsibility for my behaviour.
The Beaconhills education 4•4General information
The House system • Create opportunities for leadership. Junior School record books
Beaconhills has eight Houses named after our • Ensure that students do their duty, fulfil their All Junior School students receive a student record
College pioneers and each student ‘belongs’ to a obligations and act acceptably and honourably, book which outlines the various procedures and
House. This culture enables the College to promote regardless of inconvenience. routines of the College. The record book can also be
each student’s sense of identity, belonging and self- used for communication between home and school.
esteem. Reporting to parents
BeaconNet
Each House is divided into tutor groups, all of which Information sessions, conducted for specific
integrate some 18-20 students from the Middle purposes, give parents an opportunity to develop The College encourages parent involvement in
School (Years 5-8) or Senior School (Years 10-12). an understanding of the curriculum and assessment their children’s education. BeaconNet (the College
practices that have been adopted by the College. intranet), gives parents information on their child’s
House tutors oversee the welfare of each of their timetable, classes, teacher contacts, reports,
students and are the first point of contact for parents. The College encourages parents to be informed homework, and parent bulletins and news.
regarding their child’s progress at school.
In Year 9, learning mentors oversee the welfare of 1:1 Technology Program
each of their students and are the first point of call for Individual electronic reports are issued each semester
parents. Year 9 students join with the Senior School and parents can book parent/teacher interviews Every student in Years 3 to 8 is required to bring
for the major House carnivals. online. The College has introduced real-time, online their iPad to school every day. This iPad needs to be
reporting for our parents and students in Years 5 to 12 charged, in a protective case and in good working
This House system aims to: to gain more immediate feedback from our teachers. order. Students in Years 9-12 use an approved
computing device under our BYOD (Bring Your Own
• Create a sense of belonging and security within Parents have the opportunity to speak with teachers
Device) Program to support their learning.
school and ensure each student be recognised concerning their children by appointment, as needs
as an individual of worth. arise. Any iPad able to run IOS 11 is appropriate for class.
Parents do not need to buy a new iPad if they have
• Provide each student with a sense of identity App 4 an appropriate one at home. Full size and mini iPads
through membership of a House group.
are suitable and any capacity from 16GB is fine, but
Students from Year 5 use an app-based online
• Allow students the opportunity to develop their school work will use up to 12 GB.
resource called App 4 to access their timetable,
personal, moral and spiritual lives in a smaller school notices, diary and calendar. All the
community. There are several insurance options.
information is contained in one place and can be
• Provide students with the opportunity to easily maintained helping students with their time
contribute their talents, skills and personal management. Parents also have access to App 4 to
qualities to support their House team. view home learning set by teachers.
General information 4•5General information
School operations • Reduction in the length and complexity of the Tennis programs
tasks.
Class size is 26 students from Prep-Year 10 but many Entry is available to students with a passion for tennis.
of the elective classes, including VCE, are based on • Alternative ways of providing information. Individually-tailored programs can be fully integrated
student subject choice and are therefore smaller. with Beaconhills College’s existing high quality
• The development of alternative assessment
curriculum.
The school year consists of two semesters each of procedures/tasks to allow students to
approximately 19 weeks (one semester equals two demonstrate what they know and have learned. Tennis programs include general coaching programs
terms). or more intensive 5 and 10 hour programs for
College uniform
students who want to really extend their tennis.
The timetable is based on a 10 day cycle.
The College has a strict policy regarding the wearing
It is the ideal education choice for students aiming
Week one: Monday – Day 1 to Friday – Day 5, of its uniform, and encourages students to take pride
for a professional tennis career or application to an
Week two: Monday – Day 6 to Friday – Day 10. in their appearance and their College (Sun Smart Hat
American college tennis program – ultimately playing
Policy applies).
on the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals)
Individual Programs
The College has a smart, functional school uniform or WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) tours.
Individual Programs teachers may work alongside which all students are expected to wear. There are Alternatively, there are also many career paths in the
the classroom teacher or with students in small group different options for warmer and cooler weather and tennis industry.
sessions to enable full access to the curriculum in physical education activities. The uniform options aim
Fees for 5 and 10 hour programs are $7000 per year
literacy and numeracy. to support our teaching and learning programs and
(10 Hour Weekly program) or $3500 per year (5 Hour
student wellbeing.
In considering a particular student’s learning needs Weekly program), on top of normal College academic
and characteristics, some adjustments of the Student exchanges tuition fees. For more details email:
curriculum may be deemed appropriate. This is
College exchange programs exist with sister schools tennis@beaconhills.vic.edu.au
organised and implemented in consultation with the
student, parent and the Campus Principal or their including Ibaraki Christian Senior High School Sporting associations
delegate. Clear goals and outcomes are established and Linden Hall in Japan, Suining in China, the
Immaculate Conception in Laval, the capital of the In addition to timetabled classes, there are a number
for the student.
Mayenne department in France and Walter Paton of opportunities for students to represent their
The adjustments may involve: College Prep in Chicago. Students also have the campus and the College in sporting and cultural
option to travel to East Timor or Vietnam in Year 10. competitions.
• Reduction in the size of the academic program,
which may be short-term or long-term.
General information 4•6General information
The College is part of district sporting associations
within the Junior/Middle Schools and SEISA (South
Eastern Independent Schools Association) a sporting
and cultural organisation for students from Middle
School to Senior School.
Students in Years 3-6 are eligible for selection in
teams to represent their campus at a district level
in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Students
in Year 6 are also eligible for selection in teams
to represent their campus in a summer/winter
weekly district sport competition. From Year 7 the
weekly sport competition occurs within the SEISA
competition. Students from Years 5-12 may also
be invited to represent their campus in the major
SEISA sport carnivals (swimming, athletics and cross-
country).
In addition to this, the College also fields teams in the
Association of Co-educational Schools (ACS) major
carnivals (swimming, athletics and cross-country).
Students who perform well in their sport can progress
to zone or state level and may represent the College
in state or national competitions.
The SEISA Cultural program is open to students form
Years 7-12 and includes dance, visual arts, chess,
public speaking, debating, drama and music.
General information 4•7Parental commitment
About 50 per cent of the cost of educating a student • Helping with costumes, front-of-house activities,
at the College is covered by government grants and make-up and set construction in the Performing Arts
the other 50 per cent is covered by parents through
• Helping with stocktake or fitting nights in the
the payment of fees.
College Shop
The parental contributions to the College are
• Covering or shelving books in the Beacon
particularly important in retaining the present level of
Centre (library)
funding and building a strong school community. The
more assistance families provide for the College, the • Providing transport or general assistance with
less the College community has to pay for support co-curricular activities (eg equestrian, netball
and maintenance, and as a result, the present fee basketball)
level can be sustained.
• Providing assistance at a Saturday morning working
To this end, the College operates the Assistance bee (9am to 12noon)
program, which is a compulsory program for all
families with students enrolled at the College. • Donating company goods or services beneficial
to the College
Parents are required to take a role in making a very
important contribution to the life of the College by Full details of the Assistance program can be found
supporting maintenance, co-curricular activities and on our website.
other key areas of the College.
Parent contributions can be made in one of several
ways - by committing time to an area of the College
(listed below); or by donation of approved company
goods or services. An amount of $215 is included
in your fee account and will be credited should you
contribute your time or goods during the school year.
Activities include:
• Reading with students in the Junior School
• Helping with fundraising activities and meetings for
the P&F Association
Parental commitment 5•1You can also read
